#FF451A Color Information
#FF451A RGB value is (255, 69, 26). The hex color red value is 255, green is 69, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 90 percent, 0percent.
#FF451A Color Meaning
Color #FF451A bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #FF451A high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #FF451A doesn’t blend in; #FF451A stakes a claim. Color #FF451A is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #FF451A specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #FF451A conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #FF451A’s rarely used passively; #FF451A’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #FF451A reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #FF451A to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #FF451A maintains saturation without bleeding, making #FF451A ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #FF451A doesn’t follow—#FF451A leads.
Color Conversion
Convert #FF451A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
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Color Variations
#FF451A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Color Harmonies
#FF451A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker
(WCAG 2.1) Test #FF451A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #FF451A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#FF451A Color FAQs
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